Bay Area fish report: July 13

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LAKES

ANDERSON: Anglers get good numbers of bass with a few to four pounds. There's an early crankbait or spinnerbait bite along points on the main lake. (408) 463-0711 Robin (559) 642-3737

BERRYESSA: Kokanee and king salmon bite is steady, if not wide open. Bite starts early at 6 a.m. but it goes on through noon. Kokanee are 50 to 62 feet and king salmon are at the same depths. Kokanee are 17 to 19 inches and kings are in the four pound class. (916) 502-3474; (707) 372-7599

CALERO: Bass to eight pounds are being caught. Grass is growing in the backs of coves so use frogs or Rattletraps. After that, go to jigs or drop-shots in deeper water. (408) 463-0711

CHABOT: Catfish bite is underway. The lake has been planted three times in three weeks. Coots Landing and Half Moon Bay are the best spots for cats to eight pounds. Bass are along the tules on the east shore. Tubes and jigs are a good bet. Bass to five pounds have been caught. Bait anglers near the dam still get the occasional trout. (510) 247-2526 CHESBRO: Catfish bite is kicking in, especially from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. Anchovies or chicken livers get one pound cats. There's a catfish derby running through the summer from Coyote Bait & Tackle. Entry is free with a $10 purchase. (408) 358-3741, (408) 463-0711

CONTRA LOMA: Fishing has been slow. Mostly catfish have been biting with nightcrawlers, shrimp or chicken liver at Loma Island or the boat ramp area. (510) 544-3154

COYOTE: Wind has made fishing difficult. South end is getting most of the attention. Fish the heavy cover with Senkos or creature baits. Swimbaits also will get the attention of bass. (408) 463-0711

DEL VALLE: Fishing is tough. Catfish bite is best in the narrows. There's very little action elsewhere. A few stripers are being caught near the dam. (925) 449-5201

LAFAYETTE: Catfish bite has spread all over the lake. The south end, the tower and the east cove all produce catfish ranging from one to three pounds. Some trout get caught very early. (925) 284-9669

LEXINGTON: Jigs or drop-shotting do best. Cast deep and work the offering back shallow. Early is better than mid-day. (408) 463-0711

LOCH LOMOND: Fishing is very slow. A few trout get caught. Bass are scattered and not very active. Bluegill and sunfish provide the best opportunity for action. (831) 335-7424

LOS VAQUEROS: Fishing has been fair for planted trout and striped bass. Big fish of the week was a 7.69 pound largemouth was caught by Juan Flores. Trout bite best in the morning. (925) 371-2628

SAN LUIS RESERVOIR: Striper bite is decent at the Trash Racks for boaters. Get live minnows down 80 to 100 feet. Forebay is decent for those using pile worms or minnows at Check 12. (408) 463-0711

SAN PABLO RESERVOIR: Crappie bite is good in Scow Canyon. A trout plant went in Tuesday. Trout fishing is best at Main Recreation Area, the Oaks and The Pines with nightcrawlers.Wacky-rigged Senkos and crankbaits get spotted bass. (510) 223-1661,

SHADOW CLIFFS: Catfish bite is on. Biggest of the week was a seven-pounder caught by Mitchell Wilson of Pleasanton from the Stanley Dock. Bass fishing is good near the island pond. Plastics get action. (510) 544-3230, (925) 426-0197

UVAS: Bass fishing is fair. Use topwater lures in the morning and soft plastics in the afternoon. Wait for nightfall to fish for catfish. (408) 463-0711

DELTA

BENICIA: Sturgeon are taking grass shrimp or eel in Montezuma Slough or near the Ozol Pier. Striper fishing is slow. (707) 745-4921

PITTSBURG: Trollers get small stripers near Sherman Island and Broad Slough. Sturgeon are near the PG&E plant and Chain Island. Use grass shrimp and eel. (925) 252-0151

RIO VISTA: Incidental salmon have been caught in recent days, adding to the anticipation of Monday's salmon opener. Stripers are very small, fishing is better on the San Joaquin side, but few are larger than 20 inches. Catfish bite is excellent under the Rio Vista Bridge and off the public dock. (707) 374-2372

SALT WATER

BERKELEY: The last two days of fishing have resulted in early limits of salmon. Boats are going between N Buoy and W Buoy. The Happy Hooker on Saturday had limits of salmon for 24 to 26 pounds. Sunday went to Pedro Point and had limits of rock cod and 14 lings. Monday's trip to the Marin Coast had limits of lings and rock cod for eight. On Tuesday 24 limits of rock cod, 15 ling cod before coming into the Bay and had four stripers and a halibut. (510) 235-2032 (510) 849-3333, (510) 223-5388, (707) 334-4827

BODEGA BAY: The New Sea Angler is running combo trips. On Tuesday it had 31 limits of rock cod and then added 33 salmon to 28 pounds. Wednesday the boat returned for limits of cod and was using the rest of the day to hunt salmon. Salmon bite has been off the Russian River and Bird Rock. (707) 875-3344

CAPITOLA: White sea bass are gorging on spawning squid. Halibut bite is picking up in front of the Santa Cruz Harbor and off Soquel Point. Halibut are in 40 to 55 feet of water. Halibut to 27 pounds are being caught. Sea bass are straight out of Capitola. A 65 pounder was caught last week. (831) 462-2208

EMERYVILLE: All four salmon boats with a total of 57 anglers on Tuesday limited on the Marin Coast. Salmon weighed up to 27 pounds. Monday, three boats had limits and the fourth had a fish per rod. A rock cod trip on Monday to Marin had limits for 15 and 9 lings to 9 pounds. (510) 654-6040

MONTEREY: Friday, salmon had limits for 26 and since the fishing has been pretty good. The average since has been a fish per rod with a lot of salmon in the 20 pound class. Salmon are just off Pacific Grove and boats are mooching. Sunday's rock cod trip came back with limits from Carmel Bay but quality isn't the best. (831) 375-5951; (831) 372-7440

PACIFICA: Surfcasters continue to get bass in the morning below the RV Park to Mussel Rock. Hairraisers and SP Minnows work best. (650) 355-8303, (650) 359-9790 PILLAR POINT: Salmon fishing is very good when the weather allows. Tuesday, the Queen of Hearts caught just a handful of fish. Friday through Monday trips resulted in limits of salmon. Private boats get salmon near the Deep Reef. Rock cod trips get limits. The Connie O had limits and the New Gravy had one salmon shy of limits on Sunday. The Tiger Fish had limits of cod on Monday. (650) 726-7133, (510) 581-2628

SANTA CRUZ: The Velocity on Saturday went out for a half-day trip in the evening and came back with 8 to 9 cod for 30 anglers. Friday's half-day trip had similar scores. Salmon bite is hit-and-miss. There have been good days. Some boats are mooching straight out of Santa Cruz on the west side of the Soquel Hole. Bite was good on Tuesday. Moochers are doing better than the trollers. (831) 427-2334

SAN FRANCISCO: South Bay is muddy and few are fishing. It's been a slow season. (650) 589-3474; (510) 703-4148

SAN PABLO BAY: Fishing has been slow. Big tides have muddied the Bay. Things can only get better. (415) 456-0321

SUISUN BAY: Sturgeon continue to be caught from the Martinez Pier. Frozen herring has been an effective bait. Boaters go to the Ozol with grass shrimp. (925) 229-9420, (916) 777-6498